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We share stories, tips and trends about the mobile farmers' market industry. Inspiring communities around the world to increase healthy food access, address food deserts and battle food insecurity with the use of a mobile market vehicle.

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Sara Bernal: Using Urban Farming to Increase Food Security…

Meet a woman whose drive, passion, and creativity are creating a lasting impact in the urban neighborhoods of West Sacramento. She is to food...
Frederic Laforge
Dec 29, 2021 5 min read

Choosing a Vehicle Part 1: The Mobile Fruit and…

This is the first article in a 3-part series about choosing the best type of vehicle for your mobile farmers’ market. In this article,...
Frederic Laforge
Dec 29, 2021 5 min read

Why Chronic Disease and Obesity Make COVID-19 Worse, and…

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began almost 2 years ago, our food supply system has been turned upside down. It’s a lot harder to access...
Lorraine Dufour
Dec 28, 2021 5 min read

The Top 5 Things You Must Consider When Starting…

You’re part of a community organization whose mission is to provide your neighborhood with better access to fresh, affordable food. Have you ever wondered how...
Frederic Laforge
Dec 7, 2021 5 min read

How Mobile Farmers’ Markets Impact Communities Across the United…

Sure you’ve seen food trucks on tv, online, or even downtown, but have you ever seen a farmers’ market on wheels? What makes mobile...
Frederic Laforge
Dec 2, 2021 5 min read

How the Blue Zones Project Can Boost Your Community’s…

What’s the true cost of an unhealthy lifestyle?  Well, it’s about $3.42 trillion US.1 That’s how much it costs per year to treat chronic...
Lorraine Dufour
Nov 29, 2021 7 min read

New Mobile Market Pilot Set To Empower Food Security…

For Immediate Release Contact: Tanya Kelley Email: communication@thefarmerstruck.com Download media kit Canadian Social Enterprise lands social impact investment to launch mobile markets in Central...
Frederic Laforge
Feb 13, 2021 1 min read

The Farmers’ Truck – 2021 California Pilot

Read Press Release Mobile Farmers’ markets have increased in popularity as an affordable and efficient way to increase fresh food access in underserved communities. ...
Frederic Laforge
Feb 13, 2021 3 min read

How to Make Healthy Food More Accessible With a…

New research from New York state reviewed the impacts of opening a new food retailer in lower-income communities. Also, it...
Frederic Laforge
Jan 20, 2021 5 min read

Dotte Mobile Grocer is Back on the Road

Community-Driven After hitting a massive speed bump, the Dotte Mobile Grocer is back up and rolling around Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas.  Throughout 2018,...
Frederic Laforge
Jul 24, 2020 3 min read
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